diff --git a/tests/regressiontests/m2m_through_regress/models.py b/tests/regressiontests/m2m_through_regress/models.py
index 3775c7e158..b4135032a9 100644
--- a/tests/regressiontests/m2m_through_regress/models.py
+++ b/tests/regressiontests/m2m_through_regress/models.py
@@ -172,4 +172,8 @@ doing a join.
 >>> rock.members.filter(membership__price=50)
 [<Person: Jim>]
 
+## Regression test for #8254
+>>> bob.group_set.filter(membership__price=50)
+[<Group: Roll>]
+
 """}